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Thursday, November 19, 2009

Cans of formula for Comments

For each comment this post receives from now through November 30, we will be donating 2 ounces of baby formula, which is about equivalent to two 6 fluid ounce bottles. (most babies' bottles range from 1-8 oz of fluid depending on their age)

Here's what inspired me to do this....

I have been seeing other bloggers share their generosity by doing "cans for comments" postings and I thought it was a really cool idea, which got me thinking about what more I can do to help others.

This also reminded me of a news story I heard about a year ago that really bothered me. The story was about a baby who had passed away because the mom had been struggling financially so she was trying to stretch out her supply of formula by adding more water to the bottles than the recommended amount. After a period of time this made the baby ill. The boys were just newborns at the time and I was in that phase where all I did was mix bottles and feed babies and the story just made me sick to my stomach. But reminded me how fortunate we are to able to afford to feed our children.

Between work and the boys, I don't have much time to get out and volunteer so I thought this would be a really fun way to help others out and nothing breaks my heart more than the thought of hungry babies out there.

All you have to do to help is leave a comment. I will be sure to post some pictures after we buy the formula and donate it. (donations will most likely go to a local food shelter, but I will do some research on what organizations are in the area in the next couple weeks)

105 comments:

I think this is awesome! (you don't know me...I follow your blog through Jennifer Waters.) I will be posting your post on my own blog--even though I don't have many followers, but hopefully someone who reads it might come over here and comment!

Keith and I had some MBA courses together and he was always a lot of fun! Your boys are the cutest twins I have seen in a long time :) What you are doing is awesome and I plan to post about it on Facebook hoping to get others to post a comment as well. Best of luck and have a Happy Thankgiving!

What an awesome idea. I've been looking for something to do like this for the holidays via my blog. Going to have to look into this one further. Stopping by from SITS to welcome you aboard. Have a great weekend. Looks like you've got your hands full w/the boys - they are soo cute! :)

What a great and thoughtful idea. I hope you get to deliver tons of cans and none of the local babies will have to worry where the food is coming from this Holiday season. This inspires me to come up with my own "challenge". Have a wonderful Holiday season.

Love the idea! Keep us updated on how much you end up donating. I love the new updates on your blog....especially the one where carter or dylan (not sure which one) is stepping on the others head to reach the door handle...classic!!!

What a great idea that you have come up with. If there was more people in the world like you and I that is willing to give more and more to make the day brighter for the less fortunate we may not have as many problems and there is now. Well good luck to you guys with this. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family.

Hey you guys! What an awesome idea. I LOVE reading your blog, your stories are too funny! We need to get the boys together sometime soon......maybe they can bite each other and learn that it hurts (Bryson bites too)!Dan, Jana, & Bryson Klocke

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Keith, Jess, Dylan, & Carter

Keith

Keith works at Syngenta as a Capital Procurement Manager. Not sure what that includes, but he would be glad to share if you buy him a beer. The “nerd” inside of him comes out often with his passion for electronics and techy gadgets. Keith spends the majority of his free time with the boys, otherwise, his activities of choice would include golfing, biking, or watching football. Also, he will jump at any opportunity to groom our yard. Keith would also like to note that he is a master at changing the boys’ diapers, clothes and administering eye drops.

Dylan

Dylan is our first born and my shy guy who has turned into quite the “mama’s boy”. He love’s his pacifier, often using up to three at one time. He has a deep, hearty laugh and laughs the hardest when he is playing with Stella. His latest thing is giving mom and daddy big wet kisses.

Jessica

I have been working at JT Mega since we moved to Minnesota. I spend the majority of my day and many of my nights finding ways to get all of you to add a little more Hormel to your diets. Most of my time is spent raising my boys. Otherwise, I’m obsessed with HGTV, enjoy people watching, have a strong passion for 80’s music and may have a serious addiction to the Internet.

Carter

Carter is our goofball and every now and then gets this “crazy” look in his eye and starts acting wild. I just love his curls, especially when he has bed head. It is fun to see him try new foods as he makes the best faces. His latest thing is repeating “uh oh” during dinner.

Stella

Stella is a 2 1/2 year old Shitzu Poo with an attitude that attempts to run the Bormann household. She is in a somewhat of a serious relationship with our neighbor Bruiser. However, when Bruisers not around, she has “relations” with her favorite bear. Stella is slowly adjusting to life as number “3” on the totem pole.